The top three in our survey results this year parrot the 2012 survey, but many of the other restaurants failed to rise above the pack. In spite of their move and the elimination of a second restaurant Pix Pâtisserie remains at the top of the list. In 2012 the order was: Pix, Papa Haydn, Salt & Straw, The Sugar … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: The Best Desserts in Portland

There is a new chef at the Brasserie Montmartre. Chef Johnny Nudd will lead the kitchen beginning July 24th. From the press release - “Talented yet humble, and with experience in San Francisco, New
York, and Europe, Chef Johnny is the kind of chef I like to
collaborate with,” says Chureau, former chef-owner of … [Read more...] about Lots of Old News and a Rare Mushroom Find!

In 2011, the order was Cartopia, Biwa and Beaker & Flask. This year Beaker fell off of the list, probably because they are now only open until 11pm. Pix moved up considerably. The Gilt Club, Bunk Bar and Montage moved down. 925 votes cast: 1. *Cartopia Food Carts - 14% 1207 Southeast Hawthorne … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Place for a Late Night Snack

In 2011, I broke this category into two - restaurants and dessert focused businesses. This year I combined them. However, it is still easy to compare. Pix and Papa Haydn have the same ranking; big surprise there. Salt & Straw is completely new on the list, pushing The Sugar Cube down. As far as restaurants, Paley's … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Places in Portland to Get Dessert

updated 6.17 When I was growing up, on hot summer days dad used to get everyone into the car and head out to Lancaster California to pick fat juicy cherries and sweet peaches from the old orchards. We'd make a day of it, hiking in "The Devil's Punchbowl", stopping for a burger at A&W Rootbeer, and driving home … [Read more...] about Review: Salt & Straw

O Magazine (Oprah), has published their first food issue, and Portland businesses did quite well. Salt & Straw, Olympia Provisions and Mark Bitterman from The Meadow are mentioned. According to a press release,
After taste testing their way through more than 50 different ice creams they chose Salt & Straw’s … [Read more...] about Portland Businesses Get Love From O Magazine